Shark attack at Oreti Beach, South Island, New Zealand

Shark attack details: Oreti Beach, South Island, 31-Dec-1999
Date of attack: December 31st 1999
Location: Oreti Beach, South Island
Shark species: Sevengill shark
Name of victim: Tim Wild
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Six puncture wounds on leg

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